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Exterior view
Exterior view
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Lobby
Room with Lake View Terrace (Deluxe Floor Lumina) - Guestroom
Room with Lake View Terrace (Superior Floor Natura) - Guestroom
Room with Lake View Terrace (Superior Floor Natura) - Guestroom
Room with Lake View Terrace (Deluxe Floor Lumina) - Guestroom
Facilities
Surrounding environment
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Restaurant
Facilities
Natura Twin Room (Superior Floor) - Guestroom
Restaurant
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Surrounding environment
Natura Twin Room (Superior Floor) - Guestroom
Surrounding environment
Restaurant
Restaurant
Aqua Twin Room (Luxury Floor) - Guestroom
Restaurant
Natura Twin Room (Superior Floor) - Guestroom
Restaurant
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Bathing facilities
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Aqua Twin Room (Premier Luxury Floor) - Guestroom
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Biwako Hotel

8.9Rating
ExcellentRated by Guests
9Reviews

What to expect

Pros

  • 🏞️Stunning views of Lake Biwa from rooms and balconies
  • 🍽️Great variety and quality of breakfast options
  • 🧖‍♂️Relaxing onsen facilities with picturesque lake views
  • 🚌Convenient shuttle service to and from Otsu station
  • 🏊‍♂️Spacious rooms with modern decor and comfortable beds
  • 🍜Delicious and diverse dining options within the hotel
  • 🚗Free parking and easy access to nearby attractions
  • 🛏️Comfortable rooms with excellent amenities and lake views
  • 🌅Breathtaking sunset and sunrise views over Lake Biwa
  • 🛁Clean and well-maintained public bath facilities

Cons

  • 🧽Issues with cleanliness, such as black mold in showers
  • 🍴Limited dining options outside the hotel premises
  • 🗣️Language barrier with staff not fluent in English
  • 🚪Some rooms lacked proper storage space and hangers
  • 🕰️Restaurant closing times may not accommodate late arrivals
  • 🪙Expensive parking fees for guests with vehicles
  • 🦟Insects outside balcony doors may be a nuisance
  • 🔊Noise from nearby entertainment center may disturb guests
  • 🚶‍♂️Limited options for nearby restaurants and activities
  • 🌡️Room temperature control issues reported by guests

What this place has to offer

Services and conveniencesElevator, Laundry service
Internet accessFree Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Languages spokenEnglish, Japanese

Where you'll be sleeping

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33 m²

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2 semi double beds

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40 m²

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2 semi double beds

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40 m²

Aqua Twin Room (Luxury Floor)

2 semi double beds

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30 m²

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1 semi double bed

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40 m²

Aqua Twin Room (Luxury Floor)

2 semi double beds

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100 m²

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66 m²

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40 m²

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2 single beds

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40 m²

Natura Twin Room (Superior Floor)

2 semi double beds

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Where you'll be staying